Below you will find information on several upcoming opportunities organised by the Europaeum for Master’s and Doctorate students:

Centre for European Studies (CEPS) Ideas Lab 2026

Brussels | 2-3 March, 2026

Application Deadline: 20 January, 2026

The major annual conference of the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) – the CEPS Ideas Lab – brings together policy-makers, researchers, business leaders and civil society to debate the major challenges and opportunities facing Europeans, in a series of open, forward-looking and interdisciplinary exchanges. Speakers include European Commissioners, MEPs, EU Ambassadors, think tankers and academics, and business and NGO leaders from across Europe and beyond.

Applications are invited from Master’s and Doctorate students at Charles University in all relevant disciplines, who would like to attend this event. Reasonable travel expenses to and from Brussels, together with accommodation and board during event days will be covered for those selected to participate.

For more information on how to apply, please see the Europaeum website.

Europaeum Leadership Challenge 2026

Freie Universität Berlin | 18 – 19 May, 2026

Application Deadline: 2 March, 2026

In an era of unprecedented global challenges and rapid transformation, effective leadership has never been more critical. The 2026 Europaeum Leadership Challenge will explore leadership in its multiple dimensions – examining contemporary leadership theories, practices, and challenges across different sectors and contexts. The programme will include discussions and opportunities to develop practical skills through experiential sessions with a world-class trainer.

We invite applications from Master’s and Doctorate students at Charles University in any discipline. Reasonable travel expenses to and from Berlin, together with accommodation and board during event days will be covered for those selected to participate.

For more information on how to apply, please see the Europaeum website.

The Europaeum Spring School 2026

University of Oxford | 13-15 April, 2026

Application Deadline: 26 January, 2026

The transatlantic relationship has long been a cornerstone of global politics, economics, and security. From the Marshall Plan and NATO’s founding to contemporary challenges of trade wars, climate cooperation, and digital governance, the partnership between Europe and North America continues to evolve in response to shifting geopolitical realities. Today, this relationship faces unprecedented tests.

We invite applications from Charles University Master’s and Doctorate students in relevant disciplines to attend and discuss this year’s Spring School topic. Students can join as a participant only and if they would like, also, present a 15-minute paper. For a detailed list of the topics, which we welcome papers on, please see our website.

Students, who are offered a place to attend this event will have reasonable travel expenses covered from Prague to Oxford and will be provided with free accommodation and board during event days. The group will be staying at an Oxford University college during this event.

For information on how to apply, please see the Europaeum webpage for this event.